The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advised the ITBP to seek the medical opinion of the CAPFs before making a decision on the gender change request. The medical experts highlighted the psychological and behavioral implications that such a procedure could have on the individual
as well as the challenges related to meeting the physical demands of the job post-transition. This decision comes in the wake of previous cases
as well as the challenges related to meeting the physical demands of the job post-transition. This decision comes in the wake of previous cases